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Across 2. A nerve cell consisting of a cell body and all its processes 6. Responsible for forming ground substance and fibers in connective tissue 7. Cell process of which there is only one; carries impulses away from the cell 9. Tissue whose fibers provide binding and supporting functions 10. Contains cells, fibers, ground substance AND inorganic salts 11. Makes up the intervertebral discs 14. Star shaped neuroglia 18. When activated by inflammation they become free and can ingest particulate matter 20. Muscle that cannot ordinarily be controlled voluntarily 22. Fibers that join into bundles which may branch 23. Cartilage that makes up the external ear 26. Cell process of which there can be many; carries impulses to the cell 27. The most common type of cartilage in the body 29. Tissue that conducts impulses as waves of excitations

Down 1. Another name for white blood cells 3. Neuroglia that lay down myelin in the CNS 4. Another name for red blood cells 5. Cells that are crowded with secretory granules, which may be heparin or histamine 8. Smooth 12. A group of similar cells performing a common function 13. Muscle under strict nervous control 15. Component of blood responsible for clotting 16. Tissue that is responsive to stimulation 17. Tissue that is a sheet like covering 19. Cells usually seen in the respiratory lining, lymphoid tissue and GIT lining 21. Connective tissue that is found where delicate and supporting framework is needed 24. The most widespread of all the connective tissues 25. Tissue that contains a great deal of fat cells 28. Atypical connective tissue